Typhoon Preparedness & Forecasting: National Weather Service officials say Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s big wind field—not just peak intensity—drove impacts across the Marianas, with key station readings before some sites went offline, and no direct landfall peak measurement. Deep-Sea Mining Policy: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s territorial waters and adding up to $50K/day fines, while also restricting Port Authority of Guam access for operations without “full consultation.” Ocean Exploration Tech: E/V Nautilus returns to Mariana waters with new Kongsberg EM304 sonar, mapping from Hawaii to Guam and bringing eight local participants, including UOG students and Mariana monument science staff. NOAA Budget Risk: A proposed NOAA cut would slash programs tied to Pacific weather forecasting, coral conservation, ocean observing, and coastal resilience—raising alarms for Guam and CNMI. Local Energy & Solar: Utilities commission approval moves Guam Power Authority toward buying power from a planned 57.4 MW Dededo solar project, pending Public Utilities Commission final sign-off. STEM & Health Careers: UOG grad Kyra Dela Cruz heads to UC Berkeley optometry; GRMC’s Dr. Gamaliel Ferrer becomes Guam’s only board-certified obesity medicine specialist.